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Welcome to Eaton Family Wines

Our winemaking is about respecting the fruit, allowing wild yeasts to
ferment the wines naturally.

Eaton

With all the work done in the vineyards, we allow the wines to develop naturally in barrel.

We make just 400-500 cases of wine annually to celebrate the unique vineyard sites where we source and care for our fruit.

Mélange

Made by Harrison. Established in 2018 Harrison has a strong following in NZ and Internationally for his skin fermented and low intervention wines. His wines are now available on this site to allow international followers to access his wines.

Eaton Wines was established in 2014 with the goal of making age-worthy and complex wines from New Zealands best sites.

we select small parcels from exceptional sites and makes wines in small batches to best reflect their unique characteristics.

These selected areas are hand-tended by our family.

Mathew Jukes

“The Eaton Family Wines are the epitome of the expression ‘hand-made’ and every single decision is thought through with forensic attention to detail.”

Rebecca Gibb, Vinous Media

“The winemaking is quirky and the resulting style left of center, so these bottlings would suit those who love unconventional wines.”

Jo Burzinska - Viva NZ Herald

2024 Viva Top 50 Wineries of NZ 2024 – “great sites and sensitive winemaking…that blossom with age.”

Aromas of stone-fruit and cashew and warm bread.

The palate is seamless, full-bodied richness which is supported by finely focused acidity.

Forte – The use of Cigar and large 600L barrels, extended skin contact and lees stirring means the wine is very expressive.

A distinctive wine that is not intended to be subtle.

Thistle Hill is a unique vineyard site that was once mineral rich seasbed that has been lifted up by constant earthquake activity to form a gentle north-facing hillside some 230m above seas level.

A special reflection of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Hillside grown low yielding Pinot Noir from the Omaka Valley, New Zealand. 1Kg/vine, hand harvested and fermented in small open-top fermenters with 25-50% whole bunch components. Aged in french oak for 9 months before blending and bottling unfined and unfiltered.

Reviews

James Suckling - Score 93

" layers of preserved lemons, flint and pastry. ..Tightly wound but generous. Drink or hold."

Cameron Douglas MS - 95 pts

"Fabulous colour and bouquet,.. Full-bodied in flavour and texture .. Balanced, well made and ready to drink from day of purchase through 2029."

tasted January 30 2025

James Suckling - Score 92

" .....creamy mouthfeel and focused acidity, ...powerful"

Cameron Douglas MS 96pts

" purity, freshness ... .... salivating acidity and a lengthy generous finish"

Decanter NZ SB tasting - 91pts

Metro Mag - Top 50 Wines of NZ

Vinous - 91pts

" serious, boundary pushing Sauvignon Blanc"

2024 Viva Top 50

2024 Metro Mag Top 50

James Suckling - Score 91

"Complex... focused acidity and creamy texture,...Atypical in style with a powerful character.

James Suckling - Score 95

"Perfumed and floral aromas of wild raspberries, violets and cinnamon bark. Elegant and refined with an underlying power."

Cameron Douglas MS - Score 94

"Aromas and flavours of fleshy dark red fruits and Dorris plums, five spices and mineral qualities.....complex and tasty. Drink now to 2032+"